garden fundamentals
Hybrid vs. Heirloom
There is a lot of confusion out there regarding the difference among heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants, especially when it comes to tomatoes. This simple guide sorts it out for you.
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garden fundamentals
Hybrid vs. Heirloom
There is a lot of confusion out there regarding the difference among heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants, especially when it comes to tomatoes. This simple guide sorts it out for you.
Read More
garden fundamentals
Heirloom Vegetable Growing Tips
Raising a crop of heirloom veggies isn’t all that different from growing non-heirlooms. Like all vegetables, each heirloom plant requires sun, consistent moisture, and fertile, well-drained soil to grow and yield a healthy crop. But it's also helpful to know where the plant originated. for the best chance of success, try these heirloom vegetable growing tips.
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recipes
Heirloom Tomatoes au Gratin
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Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad
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Heirloom Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dressing
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Heirloom Tomato Squash Tart
garden ideas inspiration
Why I Love Heirloom Tomatoes
There are so many reasons to love heirloom tomatoes! Find out why garden blogger Dee Nash loves these tasty gems.
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garden ideas inspiration
5 Excellent Heirloom Vegetable Books
Discover what these five exceptional heirloom vegetable books have to say about the history, use, and importance of these valuable plants.
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garden fundamentals
Are Heirloom Vegetables Better Than Hybrids?
Walk into any farmers market and you’ll see a wide range of heirloom vegetables for sale, often for a heftier price than their hybrid cousins (especially when it comes to heirloom tomatoes). But are heirlooms really better than hybrids?
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garden fundamentals
Stories Behind Heirloom Vegetable Names
Heirloom vegetables bring more than big flavor to the dinner table. Many of these traditional varieties boast a rich history that’s often hinted at in their names. Allow us to share some of our favorite stories of heirloom vegetable names.
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recipes
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese
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Thai Beef Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
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Grilled Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad
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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Basil
garden fundamentals
Tips for Growing Heirloom Tomatoes (from Market Farmers!)
Market farmers grow heirloom tomatoes by the bushel, selling their harvests at farm stands and markets, and through CSAs. In other words, they’re heirloom tomato growing experts. Garden writer Julie Martens Forney had a chance to interview several seasoned market farmers and talk to them about their tried-and-true methods for growing heirloom tomatoes.
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garden plans
Heirloom Tomato 4 x 4-foot Garden
Grow an heirloom tomato garden even in a small space. This plan for an heirloom tomato garden allows you to choose your favorite heirloom tomatoes to include.
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recipes
Heirloom Tomato Salad w/ Fried Goat Cheese
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Tomato, Watermelon, and Shrimp Salad
garden fundamentals
The Basics of Tomato Flavor
Tomato flavor won’t be the same with every type of tomato. Learn the basic components of tomato flavors and how these affect what you taste.
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garden fundamentals
What Are the Different Types of Tomatoes?
TomAYto, tomAHto…just as there are different pronunciations, there is also a wide variety of tomato types, with a range of colors, sizes, flavors, uses—the list goes on. So how do you know which variety will be best for your garden and your plate? Here are some things to consider.
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garden fundamentals
Save Money Growing Vegetables and Herbs
Save money growing vegetables and herbs at home. You'll make fewer trips to the grocery store, and your food will be fresher. Get started here.
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garden fundamentals
Learn Tomato Growing Terms
There are a lot of tomato growing terms, from determinate and indeterminate to hybrid and heirloom. What do they all mean? Learn here.
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recipes
Easy Homemade Tomato Paste
garden fundamentals
What Color Says About Tomato Flavor
Take some of the guesswork out of choosing tomato varieties by learning a few basics about how tomato color relates to tomato flavor. This simple guide will help you fine-tune your choices and find just the right tomatoes to please your palate.
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